Rich soil or heavy feeding tends to push soft, leafy growth at the expense of blooms, leaving plants looking a little loose ...

Set your lavender up properly now and it will reward you with more blooms, stronger growth, and a longer-lasting, more ...

Set your lavender up properly now and it will reward you with more blooms, stronger growth, and a longer-lasting, more ...

Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won’t ...

Lavender plants are a great addition to the garden: they are easy to grow and last for years! But when incorrectly pruned, they can become woody, unruly, and much more challenging to care for. So, ...

Fall is here and we’re still gardening. You may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’m ...

Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands you want to use an English lavender: Lavandula spp. Even better are ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Soothingly fragrant lavender looks lovely in any landscape and is an ideal border addition for attracting beneficial pollinators to your yard. However, pruning is one maintenance task it’s best not to ...